Conducting a Preparatory Drill to Assess Emergency Preparedness at the Ghuzayn Copper Mine Press Release | November 2024 As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen emergency response readiness, and in continuous coordination with relevant governmental and community entities, Mawarid Mining Company carried out a joint preparatory drill at the Ghuzayn Copper Mine site. The exercise involved the participation of the Civil Defense and Ambulance Authority team in Wilayat Al Khaboura, the local Health Complex team, as well as the Occupational Health and Safety teams from Mawarid Mining and Gulf Rock Company. The drill formed part of a comprehensive plan to test existing emergency procedures. It simulated an incident involving an injured worker inside the mine and activated the pre-established emergency plan. The exercise covered all stages of response, starting with receiving the emergency call, coordinating between the different teams, and ending with transferring the injured person in accordance with approved medical protocols. A full-scale drill is scheduled to be conducted at a later stage, during which Civil Defense and Ambulance equipment will be utilized, along with advanced simulations of emergency medical procedures at the Khaboura Health Complex. This integrated coordination among all concerned entities aims to enhance response effectiveness and ensure the safety of workers at vital operational sites.